ESSENTIALS OF PHARMACOLOGY

This course is designed to prepare the student with the essential concepts and principles of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics essential for the administration and management of patient medication therapies. Major drug classifications will be explored from the perspective of safe medication administrations. Therapeutic usage and action, dosages, and contraindications will be examined in detail with a focus on drug action and adverse events. Students will apply knowledge of pharmacology in simulation to ensure safe, effective patient-centered care. The course includes a lab-simulation component allowing students the opportunity to practice safe medication administration and effective patient-centered care.